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The Three Towers December 2018 & January 2019
The Three Towers December 2018 & January 2019 Serving the communities in and around Edenham, Swinstead, Witham on the Hill, Toft, Lound and Manthorpe Advertising manager: [email protected] Editor: [email protected] Incumbent in the United Benefice of Edenham with Witham on the Hill and Swinstead, Warden of Edenham Regional House and Ministry Experience Scheme Leader The Bishop of Lincoln is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Edward Martin as Incumbent in the United Benefice of Edenham with Witham on the Hill and Swinstead, as Warden of Edenham Regional House and Ministry Experience Scheme Leader. Father Edward has most recently been working as Priest in Charge of Grimsby Saint Augustine and Great Grimsby Saint Andrew and Saint Luke. The licensing service will take place on Thursday 14 February 2019, 7pm at St Andrew’s, Witham on the Hill, with the Bishop of Grantham, the Bishop of Richborough and the Archdeacon of Boston officiating. 24th October 2018 The Old Palace, Lincoln. LN2 1PU 01522-504050 [email protected] Website edition: http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ToftcumLoundandManthorpe/ Father Edward Martin Fr Edward Martin (Ed) was born in Nottinghamshire and grew up in a small village near Newark. After attending school in Tuxford where he met his wife Lesley, Ed studied for a BA in Politics at Hull University before working for several years at the Benefits office in Lincoln. Ed and his family made the move to Mirfield in 2000 where he studied for the priesthood at the College of the Resurrection. Ordained in 2003, Ed served his curacy in Carrington on the outskirts of Nottingham before being appointed as Priest in Charge of Chapel St Leonards and Hogsthorpe. -
GS Misc 1158 GENERAL SYNOD 1 Next Steps on Human Sexuality Following the February 2017 Group of Sessions, the Archbishops Of
GS Misc 1158 GENERAL SYNOD Next Steps on Human Sexuality Following the February 2017 Group of Sessions, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York issued a letter on 16th February outlining their proposals for continuing to address, as a church, questions concerning human sexuality. The Archbishops committed themselves and the House of Bishops to two new strands of work: the creation of a Pastoral Advisory Group and the development of a substantial Teaching Document on the subject. This paper outlines progress toward the realisation of these two goals. Introduction 1. Members of the General Synod will come back to the subject of human sexuality with very clear memories of the debate and vote on the paper from the House of Bishops (GS 2055) at the February 2017 group of sessions. 2. Responses to GS 2055 before and during the Synod debate in February underlined the point that the ‘subject’ of human sexuality can never simply be an ‘object’ of consideration for us, because it is about us, all of us, as persons whose being is in relationship. Yes, there are critical theological issues here that need to be addressed with intellectual rigour and a passion for God’s truth, with a recognition that in addressing them we will touch on deeply held beliefs that it can be painful to call into question. It must also be kept constantly in mind, however, that whatever we say here relates directly to fellow human beings, to their experiences and their sense of identity, to their lives and to the loves that shape and sustain them. -
Resourcing Sustainable Church: a Time to Change - Together
RESOURCING SUSTAINABLE CHURCH: A TIME TO CHANGE - TOGETHER Transforming lives in Greater Lincolnshire 1 Foreword from The Bishop of Lincoln Returning to Lincoln after almost two years’ absence gives me the opportunity to see and evaluate the progress that has been made to address the issues we face as a diocese. Many of the possibilities that are placed before you in this report were already under discussion in 2019. What this report, and the work that lies behind it, does is to put flesh on the bones. It gives us a diocese the opportunity to own up to and address the issues we face at this time. I am happy strongly to recommend this report. It comes with my full support and gratitude to those who have contributed so far. What it shows is that everything is possible if we trust in God and each other. Of course, this is only a first step in a process of development and change. Much as some of us, including me at times, might like to look back nostalgically to the past – the good news is that God is calling us into something new and exciting. What lies ahead will not be easy – as some hard decisions will need to be taken. But my advice is that there will never be a better opportunity to work together to uncover and build the Kingdom of God in Greater Lincolnshire. I urge the people of God in this diocese to join us on this journey. +Christopher Lincoln: Bishop of Lincoln 2 Introduction Resourcing Sustainable Church: A Time to Change - Together sets a vision for a transformed church. -
Porvoo Prayer Diary 2021
PORVOO PRAYER DIARY 2021 The Porvoo Declaration commits the churches which have signed it ‘to share a common life’ and ‘to pray for and with one another’. An important way of doing this is to pray through the year for the Porvoo churches and their Dioceses. The Prayer Diary is a list of Porvoo Communion Dioceses or churches covering each Sunday of the year, mindful of the many calls upon compilers of intercessions, and the environmental and production costs of printing a more elaborate list. Those using the calendar are invited to choose one day each week on which they will pray for the Porvoo churches. It is hoped that individuals and parishes, cathedrals and religious orders will make use of the Calendar in their own cycle of prayer week by week. In addition to the churches which have approved the Porvoo Declaration, we continue to pray for churches with observer status. Observers attend all the meetings held under the Agreement. The Calendar may be freely copied or emailed for wider circulation. The Prayer Diary is updated once a year. For corrections and updates, please contact Ecumenical Officer, Maria Bergstrand, Ms., Stockholm Diocese, Church of Sweden, E-mail: [email protected] JANUARY 3/1 Church of England: Diocese of London, Bishop Sarah Mullally, Bishop Graham Tomlin, Bishop Pete Broadbent, Bishop Rob Wickham, Bishop Jonathan Baker, Bishop Ric Thorpe, Bishop Joanne Grenfell. Church of Norway: Diocese of Nidaros/ New see and Trondheim, Presiding Bishop Olav Fykse Tveit, Bishop Herborg Oline Finnset 10/1 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Oulu, Bishop Jukka Keskitalo Church of Norway: Diocese of Sør-Hålogaland (Bodø), Bishop Ann-Helen Fjeldstad Jusnes Church of England: Diocese of Coventry, Bishop Christopher Cocksworth, Bishop John Stroyan. -
East Midlands Synod Profile 2010
East Midlands Synod Profile 2010 United Reformed Church East Midlands Synod Profile Our vision is of a Synod, through sharing resources, experience and expertise, that will encourage, equip and enable local churches to be engaged in God’s mission, to proclaim the Gospel of reconciliation through Jesus Christ, to create a new world of love, justice and peace, that reflects the Kingdom of God. East Midlands Synod Mission Strategy 2009 – 2014 1 East Midlands Synod Profile 2010 INDEX Page 1. Introduction 3 2. What are we here for? 3 3. Staff 4 4. Synod Office 5 5. Manse 6 6. Synod Website 7 7. Statistics 7 8. Links 8 9. Committee Structure 9 10. Inter Faith and Healing 15 11. Counties 16 12. Who are We Looking For? 22 13. The Challenges Ahead 23 14. Job Description 24 15. Person Specification 26 Appendices 1. Mission Strategy 27 2. Deployment Strategy 29 3. Review of the East Midlands Synod Structures 33 2 East Midlands Synod Profile 2010 1. INTRODUCTION The East Midlands Synod covers the five counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire and the part of Buckinghamshire which encompasses Milton Keynes. Since 2007, when District Councils were abolished, the Synod Officers, staff, Conveners and Consultants, have worked hard to maintain effective contact with our local churches. In 2009 a task group undertook a review of the new structure and three themes emerged: communication (particularly improving the link with local churches), effective and clear strategies and use of the voluntary sector workforce to best effect. This is on-going work and needs to feature in our planned development. -
Justice & Peace Link Information Sheet on Events and Issues
Justice & Peace Link Information sheet on events and issues concerning justice & peace in and around Bristol and the Clifton Diocese March 2020 Ongoing until 4 March Fairtrade Fortnight. https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/en/get-involved/current-campaigns/fairtrade-fortnight until Tuesday, 31 March City Hall foyer, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TR “Mayors for Peace” art exhibition There are almost 8,000 members of “Mayors for Peace”, in 163 countries (including 80 other cities and towns in the UK). Since it’s formation in 1991, the stated aims of "Mayors for Peace" have been: “To contribute to the attainment of lasting world peace by arousing concern among citizens of the world for the total abolition of nuclear weapons through close solidarity among member cities as well as by striving to solve vital problems for the human race such as starvation and poverty, the plight of refugees, human rights abuses, and environmental degradation”. Bristol’s twin city, Hanover, launched this international art and peace project to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons signed by the nuclear-weapon states USA, the former Soviet Union, and the UK in 1968. The exhibition is currently touring member cities in Europe and North America in the hope that it will inspire local artistic and peace activities. Events Sunday, 1 March Pray and Fast for the Climate – 1st day of every month. The website includes a series of prayer points each month: https://prayandfastfortheclimate.org.uk/ Sunday, 1 March 10:45 am - 12:45 pm Mild West room level 3 (with lift), Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, St Paul's, Bristol BS1 3QY How to be an effective Altruist a talk by Nick Lowry. -
From the Vicar
From the Vicar It is amazing how the seasons can change at the drop of a hat: one minute we are enjoying the remnants of summer, and then suddenly overnight there is a chill in the air, the car has to be wiped down for condensation in the mornings (for those of us without space in the garage, anyway!) and the first leaves are turning on the trees. Autumn and harvest have arrived. Never having experienced harvest out in the fens before, I am unsure of what to expect. All may be safely gathered in, but does that mean the endless fields will soon be brown, the sky a sullen grey and that mists will descend and remain here until the next equinox? I hope not! As I know from my first ever visit to Deeping last November, the landscape can seem pretty alien, especially after the cosy villages of the Wreake valley. But harvest is actually not so much about an ending of a season as about a turning point. This is the time when there is a slight lull, after the hard work of harvesting. The lull gives us a moment to give thanks for all the blessings we have received throughout the season, maybe throughout the whole year. To look with satisfaction on what has been achieved. And at this point we take a deep breath, let go of the old and prepare to embrace new growth. That is true both of agricultural workers and of the Church. Much has indeed been achieved through God’s grace and the sheer hard work of his labourers. -
JUNE 2021 Part 1 of 2 Cycle of Prayer
JUNE 2021 Part 1 of 2 Cycle of Prayer Holy Days / Saint’s Days / Calendar Day Name of Parish / Date Schools People (Incumbent, Clergy, LLM’s) (Lectionary) Other 1 Corsham: St Bartholomew Jun Justin, Martyr at Rome, c.165 2021 2 Gastard: St John Baptist Jun In Vacancy. Priest-in-Charge: Revd Dr 2021 Andrew Johnson, Team Vicar: Revd Mary Gubbins, Associate Minister: Revd Victor Howlett, LLMs: Miss Linda Culling, Mr 3 DAY OF THANKSGIVING FOR HOLY Lacock CE VC Primary David Harvey, Mrs Margaret Price, Mrs Lacock: St Cyriac Jun COMMUNION (CORPUS CHRISTI) School, Headteacher: Mr Stella Sage 2021 The Martyrs of Uganda, 1885-7 and 1977 Richard Hearn 4 Neston: St Philip & St James Jun Petroc, Abbot of Padstow, 6th century 2021 The Diocese of Kitgum, 5 Boniface (Wynfrith) of Crediton, Bishop, linked with Bristol West The Rt Revd Wilson Kitara Jun Apostle of Germany, Martyr, 754 Deanery 2021 Christ Church CE VC Infant 6 THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Vicar: Revd Jonathan Vickery, Associate Downend: Christ Church School, Headteacher: Mrs Anna Jun Ini Kopuria, Founder of the Melanesian Martin, Christ Church CE VC Ministers: Revd Paul Peterson, Revd Chris 2021 Brotherhood, 1945 Junior School, Headteacher: Dobson, Curate: Aidan Watson Mrs Pippa Osborne 7 East Bristol Whitehall: St Jun Priest in Charge: Revd Nicola Coleman Ambrose 2021 JUNE 2021 Part 2 of 2 Cycle of Prayer Date Anglican Cycle of Prayer Porvoo Cycle Thematic Prayer Point 1 The Diocese of Canterbury – The Church of England The homeless and those who Jun (Canterbury Province) support them -
Bishop's July 2020 Letter
The Bishops’ Office July 2020 Dear school communities, While it is not possible to ask each of you how you are, please know that we have prayed for our school communities, both pupils and teachers during this unusual and hard time. Our prayers have been for those in a classroom and also at home. In the past few months we have all had some questions and concerns - it is important that we always share these with others. Thankfully, we have also had people to keep us safe, people to care for us. We have seen that care can happen in many ways. Our message to you is about this word. Care is a word with four letters, so it is a small word but we need to remember that it has a big effect on people and can leave them smiling. As each of us cares for others we can show God's love. At first in lockdown a sign of caring was a rainbow often in a house window or a cuddly toy. Now, we may be able to show we care to more people. That may happen in our bubble of people or with a wave and a smile or helping someone with something bigger. To care is something we can all do in small ways. No matter how small when we care we are showing something that is big. We are showing God's love for each of us. A good example of caring are your teachers and school staff. They have cared for you and others throughout the lockdown. -
Here for News from 2013-2016
Table of Contents INDONESIA: Transgender Indonesians bear brunt of rising intolerance AUSTRALIA: Marriage equality: Christian lobby backs legal help for businesses refusing gay couples SOUTH AFRICA: Southern Africa Anglican Province rejects blessings for same-sex marriages UK: Fourteen gay Anglican priests urge bishops to take lead on inclusion CANADA: Anglican Church of Canada backs same-sex marriage WORLD: Transgender stories, Surat-Shaan Knan WORLD: Islamic State’s persecution of homosexuals EU: All 28 EU member states reach consensus on LGBT rights for first time WORLD: U.N. genocide watchdog suggests Trump, American hardliners fueling hatred of Muslims WORLD: The Qur’an, the Bible and homosexuality in Islam WORLD: Solving Islam’s extremist problem starts with solving its homophobia problem USA: LGBT and Muslim communities warn against demonizing of both after Orlando shooting USA: HRWF deplores the tragic loss of life in Orlando, Florida USA: After Orlando, time to recognize that anti-gay bigotry is not religious freedom: Neil Macdonald SCOTLAND: The Church of Scotland supports same-sex marriages for ministers WORLD: Muslim states block gay groups from U.N. AIDS meeting; U.S. protests ITALY: Italy becomes last western European nation to legalize same- sex civil unions EU: European Union statement on recent US laws affecting LGBTI rights KYRGYSTAN: 'We'll cut off your head': open season for LGBT attacks in Kyrgyzstan AUSTRAILIA: Presenting Australia’s first openly gay Imam SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi cleric: “Homosexuality -
October 2015
The Owmby Group of Parishes Magazine Volume 24 October 2015 Issue 7 Annual Memorial Service for The Owmby Group and Springline Parish This year the annual service at which we remember and pray for all those we love and miss will be held at St John the Baptist, Scampton at 7pm on Monday 2nd November. November 2nd is All Souls' Day, when we remember with thanksgiving before God those whom we have know personally who have died - our families and friends, those who have nurtured us in life and in faith. It follows directly after All Saints' Day, November 1St, when the Church celebrates men and women in whose lives the Church as a whole has seen the grace of God powerfully at work. The names of all those whose funerals have taken place in our parishes over the past year will be read out, and candles lit for them. Their families will be invited to this service. Everyone is welcome at this service. If you would like someone to be remembered in this way, no matter how long ago he or she died, please let me know in writing by 31st October. Names can be handed to me in person, posted to Garden House, Burton, Lincoln LN1 2RD, or e-mailed to [email protected] Italian Evening Saturday 28 November 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm In the Village Hall at Hackthorn 3 courses for £6.00 (adult), or £4.00 (child under 12 years) (vegetarian option available - please advise when booking) For catering purposes please reserve your tickets before 24 November Tickets and further details available from Sue on 01673 860261 or Pam on 01673 861070 THANK YOU The September issue of Signpost was the last one to be printed by Mr Bill Kendall of The Print Room in Welton. -
The Louth Herald
The Louth Herald The magazine of the Team Parish of Louth 60p OCTOBER 2015 The Bishop of Grimsby after the Morning Service to rededicate the Spire of St James Church on Sunday 13th September. Page 2 Page 3 News from St Michael's Sunday Services 9 30am SUNG MASS, CW1 3pm Baptisms (By prior arrangement) Page 4 PARISH REGISTERS BAPTISMS 6th Sept Jackson Vear Ralph Vinters Theo Vinters Mason James Munsey 13th Sept Ava Grace Gilbert 27th Sept Maisie Jennifer Brindle WEDDINGS/BLESSINGS 5th Sept Josh Arnold with Sally Michaelson 12th Sept Nigel Harold Mason with Allaine Charlotte Beaver Joshua Paul Bartlett with Samantha Joanna Gillison 26th Sept Darren Farnsworth with Melanie Bradford FUNERALS ST JAMES’S GUILD 1st Sept Harry David Bates The Guild was founded in 1971, with Anne 2nd Sept Jean Avril Marwood Adie as its first chairman. It has soldiered 7th Sept Vera Louise Urry on since then until now when its numbers 14th Sept Molly Bayliss have seriously decreased and the ages of 18th Sept John Jaines its members increased. However, it has not Robert Sydney Horry come to an end. At the recent AGM it was John Joseph Bell decided, with the Rector’s valuable advice, 3rd Oct Gabroelle Hossell (Ashes) to reconstruct the Guild, have four meetings a year, on the second Tuesday in the relevant month, as before, not nec- essarily with speakers, and no subscriptions required. Meetings are planned for, December 8th in Church House for Christ- mas. Members came away with a positive Kettle feeling that the pleasures of friendly con- versation and shared interests need not be Funeral Directors lost.